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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ray pays attention to Astrid, what does it make her feel?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Brave.
(c) Singled out.
(d) Beautiful.

2. What class does Claire sign Astrid up for?
(a) Crafts.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Science.
(d) Art.

3. Where does Ingrid work?
(a) New York Times.
(b) Crossroads of the World.
(c) Los Angeles Times.
(d) Farmer's Market.

4. Who writes to Astrid when she is in the hospital after getting shot?
(a) Ingrid.
(b) Davey.
(c) Ray.
(d) Starr.

5. What does Ingrid leave behind when she sneaks into Barry's house?
(a) Hate notes.
(b) Dead animals.
(c) New shirts.
(d) Oleanders.

6. What does Astrid drink in the backyard with Marvel's neighbor?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Pepsi.
(c) Apple juice.
(d) Iced tea.

7. Where is the first place that Barry takes both Astrid and Ingrid?
(a) A concert.
(b) A poetry reading.
(c) A theme park.
(d) A race track.

8. What is the location of Astrid's third foster home?
(a) Reseda.
(b) San Fernando Valley.
(c) Hollywood.
(d) Tarzana.

9. Who does Astrid always sit with under the bleachers at school when she lives with Ed and Marvel?
(a) Milton.
(b) Michelle.
(c) Conrad.
(d) Sarah Ellen.

10. Who does Astrid eat with daily at school while living with Starr?
(a) Ray.
(b) Davey.
(c) Carolee.
(d) Sam.

11. What is Astrid's age when she moves in with Claire and Ron?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 18.
(d) 16.

12. What is Ed and Marvel's neighbor often reading?
(a) Newspapers.
(b) Books about men.
(c) Magazines.
(d) Classic literature.

13. What is the name of Ray's biological son?
(a) George.
(b) Paul.
(c) Milo.
(d) Seth.

14. What birthday gift does Ray give Astrid?
(a) A jewelry box.
(b) A cell phone.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A chair.

15. What activity does Marvel's family do while eating dinner?
(a) Play board games.
(b) Sing.
(c) Watch TV.
(d) Talk about their day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Astrid and Marvel's neighbor do at the end of their first talk outside?

2. Why doesn't Astrid leave the hospital as soon as she is able to?

3. What type of flower mentioned in the book blooms in the summer?

4. Which characters are against Astrid's baptism?

5. What is a positive consequence of Astrid's second trip to the emergency room?

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